Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code
# Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code

Section 320 in India defines grievous hurt. The punishment is enhanced when the hurt is grievous.

## The text

The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "Grievous":

### First

Emasculation

### Second

Permanent privation of the sight of either eye

### Third

Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear

### Fourth

Privation of any member or joint

### Fifth

Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint,

### Sixth

Permanent disfiguration of the head or face

### Seventh

Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth,

### Eighth

Any hurt which endangers life or which causes the sufferer to be during the space of twenty days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.

